Post on 05-Jan-2016
description
This Course: SEFB 610 Special Education andthe Family
Voice ChoiceDialogue Diversity
Self-knowledge
ParticipationApplicationBig Ideas
And Concepts
family culture biascollaboration empowerment
diversity relationshipadvocacy value
Learned through these
UNITS
Principles RitualsStandards
includes
CourseMap
FoldersUnit organizersPopsicle sticksJournals
The FamilyMeeting
Families’ Needs
Making a Difference
Course Organizer
Is about
4. What are my personal biases/values and how do I separate them from my work with families?
5. How can I build strong relationships with families that empower them?
6. How do families describe and define themselves?7. How do I involve families in the processes related to special
education?8. How can I advocate for improved services for students with
disabilities and their families?9. How do I communicate effectively with families?10. How can I identify the needs of families and refer them to
appropriate resources/services?11. How do I identify aspects of different cultures (values, beliefs,
traditions) and use this knowledge to enhance the way I work with families?
How issues related to special educationmust be addressed and interpreted within thecontext of the family
Summer 2001SEFB 610 Special Education and the Family
Unit I - The Family5/29 family, school system, need for advocacy5/30 Advocacy and ethics5/31 family empowerment7/2 building alliances7/3 characteristics of families,interactions7/5 functions of the family, family life cycle7/9 Exam I
Unit II Meeting Families’ Needs7/10 background knowledge for working with families7/11 communicating with families7/16 meeting families/basic needs7/17 referral, evaluation, and IEPs7/18 Exam II
Unit III Making a Difference7/24 home/community, school participation7/25 advocating for systems improvement7/26 advocacy skills7/30 Exam III7/31 Practicum reports